The TaoTheaudiotweak,Clearing up excess sound energy being reflected around the room tightens the soundstage, as well as focuses the imaging and detail of individual elements in the sound field. E... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoTheaudiotweak,I found with my digital EQ (removing the +12 to +15dB hump) that the bass was more taut and defined, but some of the depth/dimension to the soundfield disappeared for certain ... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoTheaudiotweak,I put my ETF 5 room measurements in the equipment list BTW for anyone who is interested in seeing them and what kind of room response I am getting. ;)- Jeff posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoTheaudiotweak,My soffits aren't symmetrical. No one side measures the same dimensions as any of the other sides. The tray ceiling is off center from the general shape of the room.I ... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoTheaudiotweak,I never asked about that issue. Initially only one side of the room had a soffit (the right side) So the other three walls had it added on as part of the Rives design. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoMert,I'm using BetterCables... I had more expensive cables at one point (Nordost Frey) but I've never heard any differences between the expensive cables and much cheaper cables as long as b... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoUpdate: I purchased a Tascam DV-RA1000HD to make DVD-A backups of my vinyl posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoMu6,Thanks. The only issue with the D-1xe that would be a problem for me is SACD playback. The D-1xe doesn't appear to have SACD playback. I play SACDs a lot on my C-5xe (more than DVD-A an... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoOneobgyn,That's ok, it keeps me busy. Once everything in the room is completed I won't post again for awhile (some time in the next two months). posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoUpdate: Sometime today I'm picking up the remaining portion of my parent's and my own record collection from their house in preparation to clean them up when the new equipment arrives in the next w... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemIf I were to switch from Ayre SS to tube gear it would be to BAT. Besides the excellent sound quality I've heard from their gear, especially with Wilson speakers, I highly appreciate systems design... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoCdc,Thanks! posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsWhoa, nice Buddha! posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoA warning to others: Wear goggles when hanging OC 703 over your head. I woke up today and one of my eyes is bright red from fiberglass irritation! (A breathing mask might be a good idea also...) posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoUpdate: I spent the last two hours adding Owens Corning 703 to the ceiling 1st reflection points. I'm having some kind of problem with my measuring equipment and ETF5 ATM. Though I was still able t... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoUpdate: Oops, see last two posts... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoLater on, as I add the final treatments in certain places, and finish tweaking their positioning (since I moved my seating one last time), I'll post some more accurate measurements. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoI've started adding room treatments and pics to the equipment list, since they are an important part of my system and there was an interest expressed. I'll also add info on the in-room built in tre... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoUndertow, Those are RPG Diffusor Systems Inc. diffusors.Thanks for the compliments! posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoUndertow,It is medium pile carpet with medium padding. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Equipment collectors are prententious peopleWhat kind of computer are you using for all of your MP3 playback? :D posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoUpdate: Changed the back of the room photo to a temp with the Sophia 2 speakers in it. I'm waiting on stands to put them on to raise them up a little bit at which point I will add a permenant photo. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoOneobgyn,I look at those Alexandrias and I start to suffer from speaker envy! I'm going to upgrade up the line slowly most likely. In a few years I'll likely trade-in for the Maxx II (or II... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Southern Lights (Acapella Violon)Nope, no luck... No one is close to my area unfortunately. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
The TaoUpdate: items without pics are on order, but not received yet.... Unless otherwise stated below this update. posted about 17 years ago | View comment |